Sisters in Spirit vigils and walks are held annually every October 4, the National Day of Action for MMIWG, honouring the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, transgender and gender-diverse people.

In June 2019, the MMIWG National Inquiry released its final report, showing that “persistent and deliberate human and Indigenous rights violations and abuses are the root cause behind Canada’s staggering rates of violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people.”

See the profiles of some of the missing and murdered using CBC’s Case Explorer.

The MMIWG crisis support call line is available to provide support for anyone who requires assistance. This line is available free of charge, 24/7. Please call 1-844-413-6649 if you or someone you know needs help or support.

In a world where music transcends boundaries and cultures, Turtle Island Indigenous Music Throughout the Ages promises to be an exciting experience for anyone interested in Indigenous instruments. Learn from David Finkle on September 28 at 6 p.m via Zoom. 

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This important day of celebration and commemoration was established in 1996 and took its current name in 2017. Make this day an opportunity to engage with the Indigenous cultures, histories and communities throughout Turtle Island! 

Visit the KFPL Indigenous Portal on our website for information on local resources and services, learn about KFPL’s efforts towards Truth and Reconciliation and visit our booth at City Park from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 21, 2023 to explore our related offerings!